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Job Description
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3023.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineering Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Electronics Engineering Technicians
- Test Technician
- Technician
- Senior Electronics Technician
- Refurbish Technician (Refurb Tech)
- Failure Analysis Technician (FA Technician)
- Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Digital Tech (Digital Technician)
- Tube Rebuilder
- Semiconductor Development Technician
- Research Instrumentation Technician
- Laser/Electro-Optics Technician (LEOT)
- Laser Technician
- Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical Systems Technician (ICE Technician)
- Instrumentation Technician
- Instrument/Control Technician
- Instrument Technician Apprentice
- Instrument Technician
- Instrument Repairer
- Instrument Mechanic
- Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
- Electronic Specialist
- Electronic Development Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician
- Electrical Instrument Repairer
- Electrical Equipment Technician
- Drafting Technician
- Developmental Electronics Assembler
- Controls Technician
- Computer Engineering Technician
- CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer)
- Certified Control Systems Technician
- Cellular Phone Repairer (Cell Phone Repairer)
- Calibration Technician
- Calibration Laboratory Technician
- Calibration and Instrumentation Technician
- Automation Technician
Tasks for “Weapons System Instrument Mechanic”
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
- Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
- Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
- Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
- Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
- Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
Related Technology & Tools
- Ammeters
- Transformers
- Dual power supplies
- Function generators
- Desktop computers
- Power drills
- Welding hoods
- Soldering stations
- Anti-static heel grounders
- Microprocessors
- Wire crimpers
- Stroboscopes
- Spectrum analyzers
- Personal computers
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Welding goggles
- Potentiometers
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Current probes
- Digital plotters
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Voltage probes
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Bench lathes
- Soldering equipment
- Multimeters
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Impedance meters
- Dataloggers
- Phase shifters
- Nanosecond universal counters
- Voltage testers
- Power meters
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Logic analyzers
- Tachometers
- Wattmeters
- Laser printers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Brushless direct current DC motors
- Power screwdrivers
- Oscilloscopes
- Q meters
- Wire strippers
- Screwdrivers
- Ohmmeters
- Wire cutters
- Wire wrap guns
- Digital cameras
- Phase shift indicators
- Wrist anti-static straps
- Frequency counters
- Notebook computers
- Signal measuring equipment
- Dynamometers
- Microsoft Access
- C++
- Database software
- Bentley MicroStation
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- SAP
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Verilog
- Emulators
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- FileMaker Pro
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- National Instruments Multisim
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Root cause analysis software
- Spreadsheet software
- Linux
- Graphics software
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Cadence PSpice
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- C